Aznavour Centre
Museum Cultural center and museum honoring Charles Aznavour
In Yerevan, the Aznavour Centre honors singer Charles Aznavour with exhibition spaces, performance venues and community programming; visitors attend concerts, film screenings and cultural events.
The Aznavour Centre in Yerevan is a cultural institution dedicated to the life, music and legacy of the Armenian-French singer Charles Aznavour. It serves as a venue for exhibitions, performances and educational activities linked to Aznavour’s career and Armenian cultural heritage.
The centre hosts displays on Aznavour’s life and recordings and organises events, concerts and outreach programmes intended to promote music and theatre. It functions as both museum space and a small performance venue for related cultural programming.
The centre is located in Yerevan, Armenia’s capital, and acts as a focal point for visitors interested in Aznavour and in contemporary Armenian cultural projects.
- Purpose: The centre operates as a cultural and educational institution focused on the life and work of Charles Aznavour, offering exhibitions and public programming.
How to Get to Aznavour Centre #
Bab Tuma sits inside the Old City of Damascus. From central Damascus, it is a short taxi ride or a walk if already in the old quarters. Visitors should check current travel advisories and local access conditions before planning a visit.
Tips for Visiting Aznavour Centre #
- Enter Bab Tuma via the narrow alleys to observe the layered architecture - Ottoman-era facades leaning against older Roman walls.
- Visit the Syriac Orthodox and Melkite churches nearby; the quarter's religious diversity is one of its enduring features.
- Avoid photographing clerics or private property without permission; the area contains still-living households and active congregations.
Best Time to Visit Aznavour Centre #
Best visited in spring or autumn for moderate temperatures and pleasant walking conditions in Old Damascus.
Weather & Climate near Aznavour Centre #
Aznavour Centre's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 56 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 13 mm.
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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